Ian Macdonald
About Ian Macdonald
Ian Macdonald is the Director of Solution Engineers ANZ at Epicor, with extensive experience in ERP systems, system architecture, and business intelligence.
Title
Ian Macdonald serves as the Director of Solution Engineers ANZ at Epicor, beginning his tenure in 2023 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. His role involves overseeing solution engineering functions, ensuring the delivery of effective and efficient software solutions to clients across the ANZ region.
Professional Experience
Ian Macdonald has a diverse and extensive professional background in the software and systems industry. Prior to his current role, he worked at Epicor in various capacities, accruing considerable expertise over the years. From 2019 to 2023, he was the Manager of Solution Engineers ANZ. Before that, he served as a Senior Business Solutions Consultant from 2016 to 2019 and as a Senior Consultant from 2012 to 2015. Earlier in his career, he was a Senior Application Consultant at COGITA Business Services Limited from 2010 to 2012. Ian also held the position of Systems Administrator/Analyst at Belden Inc. for a decade, where he managed ERP systems and integrated reporting solutions.
Educational Background
Ian Macdonald earned his B.Eng in Industrial and Computing Engineering from Monash University, where he studied from 1991 to 1995. His foundational education was completed at Preshil, where he achieved his HSC from 1983 to 1989. His academic background laid a robust foundation for his career in systems engineering and consulting.
Major Projects and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Ian has been involved in several significant projects. At Belden Inc., he managed the implementation of Syspro ERP systems across 10 locations in the Asia Pacific region. His work included on-site consultation, installation, and training. He also played a pivotal role in creating integrated reporting and BI systems using SQL Server, MS Access, and VB at Belden and Hills Precision Sheetmetal. Additionally, Ian has contributed to over 250 Epicor ERP projects, improving system processes and efficiencies for numerous clients.
Specializations
Ian Macdonald specializes in system architecture design, system customization, integration, and reporting using BI tools and C# coding. His expertise includes conducting implementation workshops for major companies such as Sistema Plastics and The Royal Australian Mint, thereby enhancing their operational efficiencies and reporting capabilities.